Chloe O’Connor, Womens Trauma Psychotherapist
My Experience, Registration and Insurance
Experience
I have over 11 years of experience in the charity, NHS and private sectors. I have worked in CAMHS, Paediatric Liaison and Perinatal Mental Health, specialising in trauma, PTSD and perinatal mental health, including perinatal loss, birth trauma and tokophobia. I’m a trained antenatal course teacher, including hypnobirthing and an evidence-based birth educator.
Registration
I am registered with the Health Care Professionals Council and the EMDR Association UK and am an approved provider by the Birth Trauma Association.
Safety
I hold an enhanced DBS and I am on the update service.
Insurance
I am fully insured with Balens Insurance UK.
I believe that it is your right to ask any prospective therapist for proof of their experience, training, qualifications, registration and/or insurance. I welcome this request and I am happy to share my documents with you, I hold transparency and trust central to my practice.
Hi, I’m Chloe.
I’m a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Art Psychotherapist and EMDR therapist who is registered and regulated by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and the EMDR Association UK. I am also a trained and qualified antenatal and hypnobirthing teacher with a passion for evidence-based birth education.
My master’s degree training is rooted in Psychodynamic theory, and I am experienced with trauma and dissociation. I have over 12 years of experience supporting people with mental health difficulties within the NHS and charitable sector; I have worked in Perinatal Mental Health Teams and the Perinatal Trauma and Bereavement Service.
I am passionate about working with women and mothers who are experiencing anxiety, depression and PTSD. I work within a mind-body integrative approach and specialise in working with women and mothers who have experienced traumatic childbirth and/or are suffering from fear and anxiety relating to future pregnancies, or are currently pregnant (tokophobia).
I believe in continued professional development and I am trained in Art Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy, EMDR therapy, Attachment-focused EMDR, Dyadic Parent-Infant therapy, compassion-focused therapy, Systemic Family Therapy (level one), and Narrative Therapy. I have also attended intensive training from the Maudsley Liaison Psychiatry summer school to expand and deepen my theoretical knowledge and practice. I use broad training, skills and knowledge to form a ‘toolbox’ that allows me to provide personalised treatment plans for clients.
I offer a warm, welcoming, judgment-free space for women and mothers wanting to engender change in their lives.
"Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." - Bessel van der Kolk, "The Body Keeps the Score". I hold the importance of a safe, reliable and warm space at the heart of my practice, we will work in collaboration and I will help you overcome what has happened to you.
Therapy sISTERS
In January 2023, Therapy Sisters™ was launched by Chloe and Beth; Therapy Sisters aims to create mental health resources at an affordable price that can be used at home by yourself, with loved ones or with clients. The idea is not to replace traditional therapy, but rather to support those on the journey to better mental health.
Therapy Sisters™ has since expanded the company and now provides specialist support to mental health professionals with a focus on preventing burnout. If you are a mental health professional you can join our free community group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativehealersxtherapysisters
Therapy Sisters™ provide workbooks, therapeutic tools, training and consultation. The team welcome ideas for creative projects and encourages you to reach out.